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Plastic waste is widespread in the ocean. It can be found on beaches, in marine animals, and even in the depths of the Mariana Trench. One of the biggest problems is discarded fishing nets, which account for nearly ten percent of all plastics in the world’s oceans, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. A recycling initiative from Envalior is working to provide a local solution to this global problem.

Performance and sustainability are crucial priorities in plastics. Envalior offers a compelling solution with EcoPaXX®, a bio-based polyamide derived from castor oil that meets demanding technical requirements while supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals.  Since its launch in 2009, EcoPaXX® continues to show that strong material performance and sustainability go hand in hand. This bio-based polyamide was designed to meet customer requirements while helping reduce the product’s carbon footprint. 

Metal gears deliver strength, but in modern actuators they often add unnecessary weight, inertia, noise, and cost. For many applications, high-performance plastics can meet requirements while improving efficiency, NVH, and system cost. Stanyl® PA46 pushes those limits further, offering metal-like performance where standard plastics fall short, at a lower weight and more competitive cost.

Metal and PBT are ideal partners in overmolded metal conductors, such as those found in the powertrains of electric vehicles. However, for engineers frequent and abrupt temperature changes put this “material marriage” to the test. Stress cracks can form, leading to defects in entire assemblies. PBTs with high elongation at break, hydrolysis resistance, and heat resistance from our Pocan® XHR range enable you to minimize this risk. This is demonstrated by the mounting frame for a clutch transmission.

Thermoplastic composites often meet performance expectations, yet inconsistent test results slow real world adoption. At Envalior, standardized testing methods are closing that gap, giving engineers data they can trust, reducing validation risk, and helping design decisions move faster.

At SPE EAV 2026, Envalior revealed how advanced materials are unlocking safer high-voltage systems, smarter ADAS sensors, and lighter vehicle designs, proving that the future of mobility is being redefined at the material level.